Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, with artist Guy Davis and co-writer John Arcudi, launches the five-part series that will determine the future of the B.P.R.D. and reveals key secrets about their past.

After their catastrophic encounter with the monster-god Katha -hem, the B.P.R.D. begin the work of trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild the team. Kate Corrigan travels to rural France in search of an ancient text that might undo the death of Roger, while back at the B.P.R.D. headquarters, Captain Daimio finally reveals the truth about his own death.

B.P.R.D. The Universal Machine features story by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi with art by Guy Davis. Issue #1 (of 5) arrives on sale April 5 with a retail price of $2.99.